Putnam Schools Offering More Job Shadowing Opportunities
Putnam County Schools will offer students more job shadowing opportunities after approving an agreement with Livingston Regional Hospital. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the agreement will allow Monterey students who are in the Health Science Program to see what real work environments are like. Vester said the partnership with Livingston Regional Hospital […]
Putnam Awarded Exemplary District, Nine Reward Schools
Putnam County Schools designated as an exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education for the 2024-2025 school year. That is the highest designation a school district can receive. It’s the first time Putnam County Schools have received the distinction, according to Superintendent Corby King. “We’ve been an advancing district many times over the years, […]
New Barn At Upperman To Help Grow Livestock Program
Putnam County Schools have purchased a new post-frame barn to install at Upperman High School for the school’s agriculture program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the 1,700 square foot barn will cost an estimated $76,000 and will be paid for through a grant. Vester said the barn will be used to house […]
Schools Installing Entrance Film At Park View & Cookeville High
The Putnam County School Board will install security film at Park View Elementary and Cookeville High School. Security film is an adhesive that is placed on glass to make it more resistant to breaking. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said a new state law requires new school buildings to have security film. Martin […]
Putnam Schools Running Various Tests For Metal Detectors
Putnam County Schools will conduct tests over the next several months to see how feasible the newly purchased portable metal detectors will be for school entrances. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said conducting tests at each school will give the school board an idea on how many metal detectors are needed and if […]
Putnam Using ACT Program To Help Students Prepare
Putnam County Schools using an online program called “Shmoop” to help students prepare to take the ACT. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said Shmoop analyzes a student’s awareness of the ACT curriculum. Brooks said students take a practice test, and then it creates a diagnostic based on a student’s strengths and weaknesses. “It’s a pretty […]
Putnam Schools Receive EpiPens Through Local Partnership
Every school in the Putnam County School System will have EpiPens readily available thanks to a local partnership with a local medical provider. Putnam County Schools Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brown said an estimated 128 students in Putnam County schools reported having a severe allergy. Brown said students can have severe allergies to certain foods, insects, […]
Putnam Rebidding Cookeville Softball Hitting Facility
Putnam County Schools has once again elected to rebid the softball hitting facility project at Cookeville High School. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the school board has been trying to pursue the project for a couple of years. Martin said in previous attempts to bid out the project, bids have come in […]
Putnam Schools TISA Accountability Shows ACT Concern
This year’s TISA Accountability Report shows the Putnam County Schools on track toward two goals, but falling behind on ACT scores. The goals set three years ago were to improve third-grade ELA and Math proficiency to 70 percent before 2035, and set a composite ACT score of 21 district-wide. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler […]
Community Program Helping Students Overcome Barriers
The national Communities In Schools program showcased Thursday how it helps Putnam County students overcome non-academic barriers. The program started in Putnam County two years ago and serves Cane Creek Elementary, Cornerstone Elementary, and Park View Elementary. Park View Program Manager Jennifer Misener said uncertainty in home life is one of the major barriers that […]
